Chicago doctors performing special surgery to treat spina bifida in the womb
A new approach to treating spina bifida before a baby is born is happening right here in Chicago.
A new approach to treating spina bifida before a baby is born is happening right here in Chicago.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for students
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
The University of Illinois will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who plan to attend in-person classes beginning this fall.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Nasal spray could potentially treat COVID-19, NIH says
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
Pink plow to clear the streets of Romeoville next winter in support of breast cancer awareness
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
US to invest $3B in anti-viral pill to treat COVID-19
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Fores Hospital, talks about the government's efforts to find an effective treatment for coronavirus.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
Parents in the Chicago suburbs push for kids to go maskless at school
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Sparks flew at a suburban school board meeting Thursday night over kids and masks. Some parents do not want their children wearing masks next school year.
Illinois vaccine lottery offers $10M in cash prizes, scholarships to residents who get vaccinated
YOU COULD HIT THE JACKPOT! The promotion offers $7 million in cash prizes to vaccinated adults. The prizes range from $100,000 to $1 million. Additionally, $3 million in scholarship awards will be available for vaccinated youth.
YOU COULD HIT THE JACKPOT! The promotion offers $7 million in cash prizes to vaccinated adults. The prizes range from $100,000 to $1 million. Additionally, $3 million in scholarship awards will be available for vaccinated youth.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
Lightfoot, Arwady declare racism a public health crisis in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Systemic racism a public health crisis in Chicago, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared systemic racism a public health crisis in the city of Chicago on Thursday.
Mobile vaccine bus to administer doses at CTA stations
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at CTA stations.
Illinois confirms first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in 2021
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Life changing: Indiana boy has brain surgery to stop epileptic seizures
"It's like a brand new kid just came out," said mother Amanda Morey.
"It's like a brand new kid just came out," said mother Amanda Morey.